How far is Cabot, VT from Colchester, VT?

The driving distance from Cabot, VT to Colchester, VT is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.44 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.36 mi
68.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.36 mi
Kilometers
68.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.44 mi
Kilometers
97.27 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Cabot
Tue, May 12, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabot
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Colchester
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cabot
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duxbury
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

From Cabot
30.2 mi
00h 37m
To Colchester
30.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cabot and Colchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cabot and Colchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 215 South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 215 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Cabot Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabot Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto U.S. Route 2

    6.8 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 2

  5. 5

    Continue on School Street

    997 ft · 13 sec · School Street

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    3040 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    7.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 2

  8. 8

    Continue on East Montpelier Road

    2322 ft · 48 sec · East Montpelier Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Montpelier Road

    23 m · 1 sec · East Montpelier Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Montpelier Road

    35 m · 2 sec · East Montpelier Road

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Berlin Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Berlin Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    716 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 117

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 117

  20. 20

    Continue on River Road

    2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 289

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 289

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colchester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Colchester Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Road

    30 m · 3 sec · East Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabot and Colchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
26.4 mi · 44%
U.S. Route 2
13.9 mi · 23%
Vermont Route 289
4.52 mi · 7%
River Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 117
2.79 mi · 5%
Route 215 South
2.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 37m from Cabot
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cabot and Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cabot to Colchester?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Cabot and 30.3 miles from Colchester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cabot and Sunny near Colchester.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duxbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duxbury.

RAIL

Waterbury

1 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

14 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

34 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

45 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabot and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 42.36 mi (68.17 km).

Cabot

#1 Cabot

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates44.4014500, -72.3123200
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Colchester

#2 Colchester

Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Population17,102
Coordinates44.5439400, -73.1479100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.312486, 44.401613)
End: East Road (-73.147896, 44.543926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.81
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.40 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.49 $18.99
Premium $4.86 $10.35 $20.70
Diesel $6.00 $12.77 $25.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cabot and Colchester. The current time is 20:59:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.